Sermons on Baptism Biblical:

Baptised In Fire

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Nov 6, 2006

Fire fills us with fear and yet Jesus came to baptised us also in fire. There must be then something about God’s fire that we need to find.

Baptized in fire Matthew 3:11 There is a new term under theologians – historical criticism. According to this theory it means that we can not take the Bible just as it is but we have to be very critical about the Bible. The Bible, according to them, is just a lot of books decided by mere men to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 6, 2006

This message focused in on how baptism and communion are expressions of worship to God’s. We show Him love because He first loved us.

Expressions of Love March 5, 2006 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Intro: I am reading a book entitled, The Air I Breathe, by Louie Giglio. In the book Louie defines worship as “the pursuit of that which you value most.” I like that b/c I believe our greatest purpose for living is to honor God through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Apr 3, 2006

This message is about the importance of baptism and its symbolic references back to Noah and the flood.

What Must I Do? Video 1981- car robbery in California God is chasing me He wants to save us You must respond to Him God has a plan for how this works 1 Pet. 3:21 Noah was man’s first savior He was a type of Christ Jesus is the ultimate Savior- Jn. 14:6 What must I do? Question asked 3 times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Worth In God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 4, 2004

When we are down-in-the-dumps, God reminds us of and affirms our true worth.

Sermon for Baptism Of Our Lord Year C, 11/01/2004 Based on Isa 43:1-7 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Sometimes I feel as if there should be a law against January. You know, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Ephphatha--Be Opened! Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 7, 2003

Baptism--the deaf hear, the mute speak, God sighs and the dead become "living soul"

“ ‘Ephphatha… Be Opened’ ” Isaiah 29.18-24; 2 Corinthians 3.4-11; St Mark 7.31-37; Psalm 146; TLH 26 the Sunday Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC 6843W 400N Kokomo, Indiana 46901 for the 12th Sunday after Trinity; August 18, 2002 by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor + ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 29:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

An Exodus Meditation

Contributed by William Rodriguez on May 20, 2006

This is a Lenten meditation examining the relevance of the Exodus event for Christians.

The term “fear” has two important connotations: it expresses a reverential respect for God in matters both moral and spiritual, and it also implies cowardice and timidity. On this period of Lent, as we ponder the significance of the Exodus event, we encounter an interesting dynamic between fear (in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:30-40

Denomination: Lutheran

My Beloved

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The baptism of Jesus

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day I Died!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003

In thinking about the baptisms of Jon & Jenny, which we will witness shortly, I entitled this message, ‘The Day I Died’.

THE DAY I DIED! Romans 6:1-11 I cant forget the first study on baptism that Jon, Jenny and I did together. In that study we were looking at, amongst other things, the baptism of Jesus. You see Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. And John’s baptism was for those who saw they needed a saviour – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ground

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003

Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Religion Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 2, 2003

Like us, Isaiah cries out for REVIVAL, but God answers surprisingly: He can’t bring it because the people really want RELIGION and he wants RELATIONSHIP

Religion or relationship? Isaiah 64:1-65:7 WBC 4 May 2003 pm. Kate Chapman’s Baptism Revival Good to have you here tonight. Good to be here! - Folks here with all kinds of outlooks, spiritually o you’re ALL v welcome! - Those - Seeking. Unsure. Tentative - those who feel no need to seek… no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Concluding Remarks: Why Are You Standing Here

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2005

Jesus’ concluding remarks were the promise of the Holy Spirit who would empower the Church to carry the message of Jesus great Salvation to all who would repent and believe the Gospel!

CONCLUDING REMARKS: WHY ARE YOU STANDING HERE ACTS 1: 1-11 JUNE 12, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Subject: Rookie Trooper Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Proofing Our Children

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2005

When our faith is under fire, we must stand!

FIRE PROOFING OUR CHILDREN DANIEL 3: 13-30 JUNE 26, 2005 INTRODUCTION: A Jewish businessman in Chicago sent his son to Israel for a year to absorb the culture. When the son returned, he said, "Papa, I had a great time in Israel. By the way, I converted to Christianity." "Oy vey," said the father, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Start Of Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

With the empty tomb, God demonstrated that he was doing something new. We live out the reality that God is doing something new as we walk in faith in the relationship that God made with us at our baptism.

John 20:1-18 “The Start of Something New” INTRODUCTION It was near dawn on that first Easter, when Mary Magdalene approached Jesus’ tomb. It was probably a morning that was not all that different from this one. Mary expected to find a tomb with a stone rolled across its entrance. She assumed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Es Necesario Volver A Nacer" Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Apr 21, 2006

Mientras una naturaleza creces y se alimenta la otra se va disminuyendo:

"ES NECESARIO VOLVER A NACER" S. JUAN 3:1-21 I. LA GRAN NECESIDAD DE VOLVER A NACER A. Las palabras de Cristo a Nicodemo no dejan dudas en nuestra mente de lo que se significa volver a nacer: 1. No hay esperanza para ver el Reino de Dios sino hemos experimentado un nuevo nacimiento - Juan ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"The Power Of Conversion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist